Try An Online Typing Test To Test Your Typing Speed

According to a couple of online typing tests I tried, I type in the 100 words per minute range. (That’s with no errors.)

When I used to work in administrative jobs, my typing speed was “really good” (according to my employers). I went from 60 wpm to 80 wpm in no time from all the time spent at the computer. Now, after all these years of being self-employed as a full-time writer and editor, I’m at 100 wpm.

That’s pretty good, but still not great. If you try out your own typing speed at the following online typing sites, you’ll see that the fastest typists tend to type in the 120-150 range.

A tip: As you’re typing, concentrate ONLY on the words you’re typing — not on what’s going on above what you’re typing, not on the moving objects which are appearing on the page, and don’t “overthink” what you’re typing. The typing bar will immediately turn red if you misspell a word.

What makes it fun: Your “skill level”, “average speed”, and “# of races completed” appears in the upper right corner on the screen. So be sure to type in your first name.

For the competitor in you: If you hover over your typing speed at the end of the race, you can see how others ranked, and their averages

A tip: Remember that typing accuracy is just as important as typing speed. There’s not a lot going on in the margins to distract you, so concentrate on typing accurately and fast.

What makes it fun: This one’s most like an “official” typing test that an employer might ask you to complete. When you’re done, you get a report that shows what you typed, compared to what you were asked to type, with mistakes appearing in red.

Proud of your results? You can immediately click to print out an official Typing Speed Certificate that you can frame and hang on your wall.

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money — so I write about “outside the box” ideas that most wouldn’t think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I’m truly passionate about. I’ve worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo — to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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